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Rosh Hashanah message from the Foreign Secretary

Ahead of the Jewish New Year, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson wishes all Jewish communities across the world a happy and peaceful Shana Tova.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
Published
2 October 2016

The Foreign Secretary said:

As the Jewish High Holidays approach, I send my warmest wishes to all Jewish communities in the UK and around the world as they pause to reflect on the past year and to celebrate and make plans for the new year.

At this time I want to provide assurances that we stand with you, in particular in the fight against antisemitism. There will never be a place for it in our society and we must work together to defeat it.

The High Holidays hold a particular significance for Israel, a close friend of the UK. We will continue to work closely with them in the pursuit of peace in the region.

I wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday period and a sweet new year. Shana Tova and Chatima Tova.

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Published 2 October 2016